Ways to cook specks other than frying?

Ever heard of Trout Almondine, Trout Meuniere????

Can try Trout en Papillote. Here's the John Folse recipe that came up when searched.

Trout en Papillote

Trout almandine is pretty easy.

You can blacken trout just like you can redfish. I should note though that "blackening" is a specific blend of seasoning as well as a cooking process. A lot of people see "blackened" and think it's just coating the fish in redfish magic and cooking it. It calls for the hottest pan you can get, and LOTS of butter. Better done elsewhere than the kitchen because you're going to generate some smoke. I usually use my blackstone when blackening

Any recipe for "miso cod" will also work with specks (or any other mild white fish) you just obviously need to adjust cooking time for the thinner filets. Miso marinade works great with white fish

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Second the Trout almondine!

Blackening works for most any fish.

It’s a great way to cook any white fish imo. Here’s a grouper almandine I did over the summer with some gnocchi and green beans

Frying is really the way to do it, especially if fresh out the water.

I've never had a problem with it.

I'll admit, you can't put it in and simmer it for a while like redfish, but if you cut the heat & nestle it in at the very end, putting a tight-fitting lid on the pot to hold in any and all residual heat, it will cook through without falling apart.

ETA:

Here's a dish I made in January 2019 the night of the National Championship. Every piece of fish in this image is spec.